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Product Overview
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (CAS 67-47-0) is a typical furan derivative. It appears as pale yellow oily liquid or crystalline solid with special aromatic smell. With multiple active functional groups, it has high chemical reactivity and is widely used in pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals, food additives and organic synthesis research. Produced via professional synthesis and precision purification processes, the product has high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC), meets industrial grade and research grade standards.
- Multi-functional Groups: Contains aldehyde and hydroxyl groups for various derivatization reactions.
- Good Solubility: Dissolves in most polar solvents, suitable for diverse reaction systems.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is fully tested; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Pale yellow oily liquid or crystalline solid
- Odor: Characteristic aromatic odor
- Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
- Molecular Weight: 126.11
- Melting Point: 28 – 34 °C
- Boiling Point: 114 – 116 °C (12 mmHg)
- Density: 1.29 g/mL (20 °C)
- Refractive Index: 1.562 (20 °C)
- Flash Point: 79 °C
- Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, methanol and acetone; slightly soluble in non-polar solvents
- Hygroscopicity: Hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under sealed and low temperature conditions; easy to decompose and discolor under high temperature or strong light.
- Chemical Reactivity: Undergoes oxidation, reduction, condensation and polymerization reactions.
- Acid-Base Character: Weakly acidic in aqueous solution.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong alkalis, high temperature and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Important intermediate for synthesizing antiviral, antitumor and cardiovascular drugs.
- Fine Chemicals: Raw material for producing furan-based resins, surfactants and fragrances.
- Food Industry: Used for food flavor research and quality detection indicators.
- Organic Synthesis: Key building block for preparing various furan derivatives.
- Laboratory Research: Common reagent for carbohydrate chemistry and material science research.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent moisture and light exposure. Store separately from oxidants and alkalis. Recommended storage temperature: 2 – 8 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt light-proof and moisture-proof sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with food, feed and toxic substances.
Operation Notes
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated fume hood. Avoid inhalation of vapor and direct contact with skin and eyes. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water in case of contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 200-654-9
HS Code: 2932190090
Complies with international organic chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, pharmaceutical enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural |
| CAS NO. | 67-47-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde |
| Synonyms | HMF; 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.11 |
| EINECS Number | 200-654-9 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | Irritant |
| Appearance | Pale yellow oily liquid or crystalline solid |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.3% |
| Melting Point | 28 – 34 °C |
| Boiling Point | 114 – 116 °C (12 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.29 g/mL (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.562 (20 °C) |
| Flash Point | 79 °C |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, methanol, acetone |
| HS Code | 2932190090 |
| Storage Temperature | 2 – 8 °C, sealed, dry & light-proof environment |
| Packing Specification | 25g/glass bottle, 1kg/plastic bottle, 25kg/fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Industrial Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Pharmaceutical intermediate, fine chemical raw material, organic synthesis reagent |
| Validity Period | 18 Months under specified storage conditions |
